ETUC pay demonstration in Ljubljana 5 April - France and Greece: demonstrations over pensions; UK strike in government department; Netherlands - new agreements in social work and university medical centres; Spain - Justice Ministry strike continues; new collective bargaining newsletter

28 March 2008) The trade unions and management finalised the agreement on social guarantees in the case of the merger with GdF. The role of the trade unions is recognised including in the follow up of the agreement. One of

28 March 2008) The EWC of this European Company (SE) considered the corporate strategy, financial results of the company and its work programme. Members provided reports on the national situations. This was the first regular meeting of the SE EWC.

28 March 2008) After five rounds of negotiations unions and employers agreed earlier this month to appoint an arbitration committee to come up with proposals to help resolve their differences. Ver.di's demand was for an increase of 8% over two